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Emily Finnell, Office of the Great Lakes, FinnellE@Michigan.gov, 517-599-1330 Gov. Whitmer issues proclamation marking annual event Michiganders are drawn to the water, whether its the Great Lakes, one of the states more than 11,000 inland lakes and ponds or 36,000 miles of rivers and streams. To raise awareness of Michigans water resources, Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week - June 5-13 - will celebrate our lakes and rivers around the themes of "Appreciate, Educate and Recreate." "From Saugatuck...

Labor and Economic Opportunity State celebrates Robotics Week, promotes opportunities to boost skills needed for future careers April 8, 2021 As we wrap up Robotics Week in Michigan, state officials encourage students, educators and parents to join them in highlighting the importance of robotics education, which encourages problem-solving, creative thinking and a healthy sense of competition that drives innovation from students and prepares them for high-demand, high-wage careers. "Robotics pr...

Beata Kica LANSING — As we wrap up Robotics Week in Michigan, state officials encourage students, educators and parents to join them in highlighting the importance of robotics education, which encourages problem-solving, creative thinking and a healthy sense of competition that drives innovation from students and prepares them for high-demand, high-wage careers. “Robotics programs offer students a fun, hands-on approach to classroom lessons and experiences to build skills and interests lead...

BMCC Sends Out FARM Crates to Local Educators March 3, 2021 In partnership with the MiSTEM Network, the Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District (EUPISD), and the Foundation for Agriculture and Michigan Agriculture in the Classroom, Bay Mills Community College (BMCC) has announced that 44 educators will be recipients of FARM (Food Agriculture Resources in Motion) crates. The crates provide insight into agricultural careers and Michigan agriculture through a variety of hands-on activ...

Labor and Economic Opportunity MiSTEM Playbook Pilot funding opportunity aims to expand education efforts across the state February 18, 2021 The MiSTEM Network announced it will fund $100,000 in grants ($10,000 each) to STEM educators for usability testing of MiSTEM Playbooks that include real-world examples, advice, resources and best practices created by teachers, for teachers, needed to bring STEM learning to life – and cultivate our future workforce. The pilot grant opportunity will help...

West Michigan high school abuzz after winning $100K federal grant for beekeeping project Updated Dec 29, 2020; Posted Dec 29, 2020 The main entrance to Ravenna High School in Ravenna, Michigan on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Alison Zywicki | azywicki Facebook Share MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – A rural high school in West Michigan is using project-based learning to support some of the most essential workers in its farming community: Bees. Ravenna High School was awarded $100,000 by the U.S. Department...